Site Robotics Transformation Lead Industrial Automation

Novartis (Singapore); Muttenz; Hybrid; CHF 88,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Novartis in Muttenz, Switzerland, is seeking a Site Robotics Expert to lead the robotics transformation across manufacturing, labs, and warehousing. You will develop and implement scalable robotics solutions, bridging market scan to shop floor while collaborating with global/local stakeholders and technology partners.

You will own URS and the robotics roadmap for shared Work Centers, ensure GMP compliance, and drive adoption through strong vendor management and cross-functional influence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Automation Eng, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on robotics experience with industrial deployments.
• Experience leading robotics projects from concept to shop floor.
• Experience defining URS and vendor evaluation criteria.
• Excellent stakeholder management with global/local partners.
• Fluent English language skills (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Own the site robotics technology strategy and refresh against market, vendor, and tech developments.
• Harmonise requirements across platforms and align global ways of working.
• Own URSs and the technology & robotics roadmap for shared Work Centers.
• Translate scouted technology into standardized, site-ready deployment packages.
• Own and maintain the Robotics Catalogue for shared Work Centers.
• Lead technology and market scouting, focusing on computer vision, automated inspection, and AI.
• Evaluate vendor capability and performance; partner with Procurement on vendor selection.
• Ensure evaluated technologies are piloted and adopted; feedback informs roadmap.
• Report progress to the Robotics Steering Committee and support roadmap endorsement.
• Ensure GMP compliance and security protocols.
• Coordinate with vendors for support and procurement.

Skills

Robotics

Leadership

URS development

Vendor evaluation

Stakeholder management

GMP knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics or related field

Tools

Robotics hardware expertise

Job description

Novartis in Muttenz, Switzerland, is seeking a Site Robotics Expert to lead the robotics transformation across manufacturing, labs, and warehousing. You will develop and implement scalable robotics solutions, bridging market scan to shop floor while collaborating with global/local stakeholders and technology partners.

You will own URS and the robotics roadmap for shared Work Centers, ensure GMP compliance, and drive adoption through strong vendor management and cross-functional influence.